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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 430.65 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 430.65 and 94.68 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 430.65 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/430.65 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 430.65 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 40,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773.94/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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